The model also allows us to compare the value
of making strong emotional connections with
that of scoring well on standard customer
metrics such as satisfaction and brand
differentiation, thus highlighting the potential
gains from looking beyond traditional
measures. We find that customers become
more valuable at each step of a predictable
“emotional connection pathway” as they
transition from (1) being unconnected to (2)
being highly satisfied to (3) perceiving brand
differentiation to (4) being fully connected.